Roathwell Surgery

Primary Care Health Care Assistant (HCSW)

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team and contributing to the delivery of excellent patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact in Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:

Phlebotomy

Measuring and recording of physiological measurements in routine presentations

ECG recording

Diabetic Foot checks

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory.

Administration of B12 injections

Seasonal and routine immunisations (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles)

Wound care

Administrative Duties:

Stock checks and ordering

Ensuring clinical rooms are fully stocked

General housekeeping (e.g., tidying storerooms, disposing of expired stock, reporting issues)

About us

About the Practice

Roathwell Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice located in the vibrant urban community of Roath, close to Cardiff City Centre, with easy access to public transport and major road links. We serve a diverse patient population with a list size of approximately 6000 patients. Our clinical team includes 5 GPs, supported by experienced practice nurses and a dedicated administrative team.

Why Work With Us?

Roathwell Surgery is more than just a workplace its a supportive, collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged. Heres what makes us stand out:

Teaching Practice: We regularly host medical students and trainees, fostering a culture of learning and mentorship.

Community Engagement: We work closely with local organisations and community groups to improve health outcomes and promote wellbeing.

Innovative and Inclusive: We embrace new technologies and ideas, and pride ourselves on being inclusive and patient-centred.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3100-25-0000

Job locations

Roathwell Surgery

116 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 1YT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. HCSWs provide personal care, support clinical procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist registered healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. HCSWs provide personal care, support clinical procedures, and help maintain a safe and clean environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
  • Experience working in a GP surgery
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
  • Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
  • Proficient in EMIS clinical software
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a GP surgery

Qualifications

Essential

  • Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
  • Experience working in a GP surgery
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
  • Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
  • Proficient in EMIS clinical software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Roathwell Surgery

Address

Roathwell Surgery

116 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 1YT


Employer's website

https://www.roathwellsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Roathwell Surgery

Address

Roathwell Surgery

116 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 1YT


Employer's website

https://www.roathwellsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Neil Templar

neil.templar@wales.nhs.uk

02920494537

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3100-25-0000

Job locations

Roathwell Surgery

116 Newport Road

Cardiff

CF24 1YT


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